If only the walls could talk, Kilkea Castle, one Ireland’s longest continually inhabited medieval castles in County Kildare, could tell tales of witchcraft, a monkey saving a baby from a fire as well as the ghost of the Wizard Earl who is reputed to return on the 7th day of the 7th month of the 7th year on his horse with silver hoofs. Now, no one knows which...
Barberstown Castle Ireland – it has always been a dream of ours to stay in Irish castle hotels. When the opportunity arose with Blue Book Ireland to stay in some of their magnificent castle hotels in Ireland, we jumped at the chance, this was one excited team, our dream had come true. Barberstown Castle was one of our first castles in stay in Ireland. For a...
Touring Ireland on your own is easy. We have put together a self-drive tour of Ireland itinerary that can take 2 weeks or longer depending on the length of time you have available. Our travel times and travel tips, places to visit, things to see will help you plan your exciting Irish vacation. Be prepared for many laughs along the way, glorious scenery, spectacular...
As I sit here and write about things to do in West Cork my mind goes back to that day when 8 of us headed out from the INEC in Killarney with Irish guide extraordinaire Jessie McDonald to visit West Cork on our TBEX Pre-Bex Tour (Travel Blogging Exchange). These are some of the hidden gems that you can do when you visit West Cork in Ireland – off-the-beaten...
One of the top things to do when in Dublin Ireland is to spend a day at the Guinness Storehouse. Dublin is one city that you need to give some time to, there is so much to see and do. It would be such a shame only to give it a day or two. Why you should spend a full day at the Guinness Storehouse, let us count away the hours for you: view the world’s largest...
So, you are wondering what to do in Dublin, you love delicious Irish food, you love walking, why not combine the two and enjoy a Food Walking Tour of Dublin. We are ‘sort of’ becoming addicted to food walking tours by locals after our first one in Cusco Peru, then subsequent others Lickrish Tours in Barbados, and Taste Porto in Porto Portugal. We feel the...
A mere 30 minutes by the Dart train from Dublin to Howth is the #1 King Sitric Fish Restaurant and 4-star accommodation in Howth Ireland. A member of Blue Book Ireland (luxury accommodation) for the last 28 years King Sitric is ideally located as an alternative to staying in Dublin, where accommodation can be expensive. Visiting Howth is one of the top things to...
When after a stay at Dunbrody House in Arthurstown Co. Wexford in Ireland Rock Star Pink says “I want to tell the whole world to go there” we knew that we had to visit. Dunbrody House, one of the top hotels in Wexford, also happens to be a member of Blue Book Ireland of Country House Hotels and has welcomed famous guests such as Bono and Graham Norton...
We had read that Youghal was the gem of Ireland’s Ancient East so we headed there to find out if this was true or not and spend at night at Ahernes Youghal. Ahernes is famous for its Irish Food at their Seafood Bar and Restaurant with luxury townhouse accommodation. Once again one night was not long enough to enjoy the hospitality of Ahernes Youghal and the...
If you are considering touring the South West of Ireland, Longueville House Mallow is a great base for you, it is listed as one of the top hotels in Mallow A member of Blue Book Ireland prestigious properties, Longueville House is a popular venue for those who want to escape city life for a short break, enjoy a country house takeover for the weekend, a family get...
“The Legend is in the Brew” – here is the story of the Killarney Brewing Company and our story as part of our TBEX Ireland 2017 (Travel Blog Exchange) visit. (Editor Update 2021) The welcome was a traditional Irish hospitality welcome, a lot of ‘craic’ as we entered, we were in for a good night. We were in the Killarney Brewing Company...
On the Ring of Kerry, Carrig Country House Killorglin Ireland lies hidden in natural woodland on Caragh Lake 6.8km from the town of Killorglin. A special location for that weekend or weekday getaway. Carrig Country House is ideally located for exploring County Kerry, the Ring of Kerry attractions and the Wild Atlantic Way. The old Hunting Lodge is located on 4...